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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Blighs Landing
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

When you stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 9 minutes from Pier 60 Park. .This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Captain Blighs Landing - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 46 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Port of Tampa - 51 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salty's Island Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Cabanas Coastal Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cabanas Beachside Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 9.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a daily fee for use of beach umbrellas and chairs.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve truck parking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quality Beach
Quality Hotel Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort
Quality Beach Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Resort
Quality Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel on the Beach
Quality Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1233 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beach front balcony view was absolutely amazing! Nicest hotel we’ve stayed at in years. Bartenders & car attendant were great! Front desk staff on the other hand was not knowledgeable on the area & didn’t have map of area or trolly schedule. Great location & views though, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sherry, Rochester

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arianna, Standish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, front desk always helpful, and our view was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice and clean. Only had one problem as one outlet didn't work. No big deal. Staff was really great. Deno, janece, Mel, Joel, Krista, Anthony, Jace and a few others all very helpful.
What we made on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paula Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous and friendly, from Mariah at check-in who assigned us a room with a spectacular view, to Marisol who kept our room shiny clean, to Marc who made our time on their private beach wonderful and Alex who exuded hospitality in the restaurant. There were many more staff who we encountered that were polite and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were modern and exceptionally clean. Unfortunately we were at the side of the hotel where all the noise was from steeet noise and noise from construction and the parking structure.. if you stay here make sure you do t get a side room. The adjoining restaurant had great food
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff. Decent coffee in lobby in the morning. Seemed we could have our own drinks by the pool, not on beach as that is part of restaurant. Lounge chairs were expensive but we brought our own. Lots of crabs, shells and snails for kids to find in water on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good but there was construction starting at 8am every morning. The equipment was right outside our window. I mentioned it to front desk staff and no one seemed to care. Would have been nice for someone to at least acknowledge and say sorry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice, bed and pillows need updating along with the shower (very low water pressure from the shower head). Room 301 was listed as a partial ocean view which technically it was, but most of the view was the parking garage. The only smoking area on the entire property was inside of the parking garage just off the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Randall R, Nobleboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, clean room, clean hotel. Pool plus your own private beach. Perfect location, walking distance for restaurants, shopping and everything in between. Great stay and we will def come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They moved our initial room away from the elevator because it was noisy, but the room we got moved to had 2 queens and both mattresses smelled like urine. We had already moved once and they were at full capacity so there was nowhere else for us to move. I have never experienced anything like this before in my life. I’ll never stay at another choice hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Windsor Locks

Loved Alex, she is an asset to your team! Room was clean and staff friendly and accommodating. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great! Helped us with all our concerns! Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cambri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Room was spacious and clean. Amenities, pool and beach, were also great! Definitely recommend for a couple get away or family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Say very quiet nice staff nice pool right on a beach area with a bar and live music
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice, there’s a nice pool area and a little bar with live music and right on a beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the front staff was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Dolphin Sands. The staff is amazing. Great location and rooms are nice. We will be staying there again next time in Clearwater.
Always able to spot dolphins
Beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026